Childcare Centre Cook

Job description

Do you love cooking and meal preparation? Have you considered using your skills within a childcare environment? We have Cook roles available now across Gawler and surrounding suburbs.
A huge benefit of working as a cook / chef, within the childcare industry is no weekend work or late night shifts.
You will need to be confident in working alone and preparing up to 3 meals per day for a large number of children. In addition to cooking, your knowledge may be required in aspects of menu planning and nutrition guidance.

Choose when and how you work, managing your schedule via our app.
We work with providers who are extensively screened, match our people values
We care about our cooks and are here to guide you through the application process and casual working experience.
Awesome discounts for all our working casuals on groceries, food delivery, entertainment and more!
As a Randstad Casual you will have the option to access your pay on the same day that you work

About you:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent (highly desirable)
Experience cooking in childcare, aged care or hospitals will be well regarded
Safe Food Handling Certificate
Allergen aware as well as commitment to meet dietary, cultural and nutritional needs of children
Available a minimum of 2 shifts per week
Willingness to travel to different locations around your area

Australian work rights and a willingness to gain your state based Working with Children Card

Possession of a First Aid certificate is highly regarded by some of our clients
Committed to Child Safeguarding and understanding of Mandatory Reporting responsibilities
Able to provide contact details of two professional referees who have managed you and can speak to your work
Willingness to undertake National Child Safety training

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Phone: 1300 360 014 Email: register.education@randstad.com.au
Randstad Education is committed to the safety of children and we have a zero tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse or neglect.
We aim to be the easiest agency to work with and promise to contact you after your application has been received. Apply today for a free and fast path to work. Please click here to apply.

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Job Summary

  • Published on: 24 Jun, 2026
  • Category: Education
  • Vacancy: 100
  • Job type: Part Time
  • Salary:
  • Location: Gawler, SA 5118
  • Job Nature: Part Time

Company Details

  • Name: Emma Watts
  • Location: SA - Regional - Barossa